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The Atlanta Hawks were seen as one of the frontrunners in the pursuit of All-Star point forward Ben Simmons. The prospect of teaming an oversized defensive juggernaut with an offensive supernova in Trae Young was certainly a tantalizing prospect. However, it was not meant to be as Simmons was shipped off the the Brooklyn Nets […]

The Atlanta Hawks went on one of the most surprising playoff runs last season when they took down the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers to react the Eastern Conference Finals. Many fans did not see it coming since their roster was filled with a plethora of role players along with one superstar in Trae […]

It looks like Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies youngster Ja Morant have a plan for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Young revealed that he has talked to Morant to help him get his first ever in-game dunk. The Grizzlies star already has a lot of such […]

The Golden State Warriors have two active players suiting up for the NBA All-Star game. While Dub Nation is always excited to see Stephen Curry in the game, the buzz surrounding Andrew Wiggins was arguably the biggest among all selections this season. That level of excitement is clearly shared by his fellow All-Stars as well. […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star festivities are officially underway with the Rising Stars Challenge, but the real excitement begins on Saturday night. Among the three events, the Mountain Dew 3-Point Contest will take place, with a number of intriguing participants who can really make it rain. Mountain Dew 3-Point Contest Info, Participants, Format, Preview The 3-Point […]

Luka Doncic went full superhuman on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers and the NBA world took notice. The Mavs superstar got off to a scorching hot start, dropping 28 points in the opening period on no less than seven three-pointers. Even Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had to react to Luka’s mind-blowing performance. Young […]

Many blockbuster trades went on throughout the league before the deadline, but the Atlanta Hawks stayed out of it. However, Trae Young’s dad couldn’t help but tweet his reaction to the madness surrounding the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. He posted this chaotic tweet less than two hours before the deadline. Y’all can think or say […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ incredible run to climb the Eastern Conference standings hit a wall on Friday after they fell to the Toronto Raptors once again. Despite the defeat, though, Trae Young is not one to lose confidence. On Twitter, Young issued a promise to their fans and a reminder to the rest of the NBA […]

Trae Young had another monster performance on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks took down the Phoenix Suns, 124-115. Young exploded for a game-high 43 points and this most recent scoring outburst allowed him to enter LeBron James and Kevin Durant territory. According to ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter, the Hawks superstar is just […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young didn’t play in the Hawks’ 106-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday because of a right shoulder contusion. Atlanta just got two days off after that loss ahead of a TNT showdown against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. So, Hawks fans want to know: Is Trae Young playing vs. […]

Trae Young missed Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors due to a shoulder injury, and by the looks of it, the Atlanta Hawks guard could miss Thursday’s meeting with the Phoenix Suns as well. While Young is taking it day-to-day, he admitted that his right shoulder is still hurting, so much so that he was […]

When the Atlanta Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season, the expectations were for them to be a Top 4 seed this season. Those expectations are not close to being reached due to a plethora of reasons, like underperforming role players and unfortunate injuries up and down their rotation. Trae Young has been the […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t get any more hyped for Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies guard was named as an All-Star starter for the Western Conference. After Morant and Young were both selected for the All-Star game, Rayford Young (Trae’s father) took to Twitter to share how both players worked hard to earn […]

Currently sitting at the 12th spot out East, the Atlanta Hawks have taken a bit of a free-fall after last year’s surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Granted they’re only two games out of the eighth spot, but if they can gain some momentum and get a winning streak going to get them back […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to three games on Friday night as they took down the high-flying Miami Heat by a score of 110-108. It was a tight affair that had no shortage of drama, specifically involving Trae and big man Bam Adebayo. Midway through the third quarter, Bam drifted […]

Chandler Parsons announced his retirement after nine seasons in the NBA. The former small forward took to Instagram Tuesday to make the announcement. He wrote a very long, heartwarming caption about his time in the league; here is just a bit of it: “My entire life all I wanted to be was an NBA player. […]

Atlanta Hawks spitfire Trae Young and Phoenix Suns veteran Chris Paul may have been born years apart, but they definitely have similarities. Obviously, both are the focal playmakers for their respective teams, but both have also shined in the NBA despite their diminutive frame. The Hawks and the Suns have been pretty successful because of […]

It’s not only Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James who made history on Friday night. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young also balled out on his way to a franchise record never done before. Young finished the game against the Lakers with 25 points, nine rebounds and 14 assists in the 134-118 defeat. While the Hawks […]

Ben Simmons has not been all over the news anymore for the past few weeks, but he has still not suited up for a single second for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. It is still an empty roster spot for the 76ers who could use any sort of help to still continually develop alongside arguably […]

Trae Young and the struggling Atlanta Hawks are set to receive a major boost to their rotation. Forward John Collins, who has been out due to COVID-19, has cleared protocols and will be available for an important weekend in LA against the Lakers and Clippers. Via Shams Charania: Hawks forward John Collins has cleared health […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young went for a career-high 56 points while also handing out 14 assists against a Portland Trail Blazers team missing Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum on Monday night. The Hawks still suffered a 136-131 loss, dropping them to a disappointing 16-20 on the season after entering 2021-22 with high expectations following […]

Trae Young had the game of his life on Monday night, dropping a career-high 56 points. Yet, it wasn’t enough as the Atlanta Hawks still lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 136-131. Following the contest, Trae reacted to his historic performance. Needless to say, it didn’t mean much since his team failed to secure a […]

Just when the Atlanta Hawks thought they are slowly getting healthy, COVID-19 just doesn’t want to give them a break. This time it’s head coach Nate McMillan entering the health and safety protocols. Tim Bontemps of ESPN confirmed the frustrating development. Apparently, the new COVID-19 issue involving the Hawks coach came as players liker Kevin […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had an up-and-down ride so far in the 2021-22 NBA season, much like they started off with during the  2020-21 season. One thing that has been consistent–for the most part–has been Trae Young’s ability as a scorer and as a passer. On Friday night, Young showcased those two attributes in a […]

The Atlanta Hawks got drubbed by the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, 131-117 in Chicago. That comes one night after losing 130-118 to the Bulls at home the night before. The mounting losses are dropping Atlanta further and further down the Eastern Conference standings. But it’s the mounting COVID-19 cases that has many concerned. Hawks superstar Trae […]

The Atlanta Hawks certainly aren’t having the season that they were hoping for after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago. In terms of what Atlanta was expecting, they are definitely underperforming as they’re currently 15-18 and are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference. There are plenty of reasons why the Hawks are […]

After teasing on Twitter that he is close to returning, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has officially been listed as available for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks confirmed the development on Twitter, though the likes of John Collins, Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Huerter and more are listed as out. An updated @emoryhealthcare injury […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without star point guard Trae Young since Dec. 19 after the 23-year-old was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Young has missed the team’s past three games while in the league’s protocols, but his latest Twitter activity suggests he could be ready to make his return to […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young may have missed their Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks, but he promised he and the team will be back on the same stage. Young was ruled out of the contest as he remains in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He entered protocols December 19, and unfortunately, […]

COVID-19 kept Trae Young from taking the floor against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. The crowd at Madison Square Garden made sure he was a part of their team’s rousing win over the Atlanta Hawks anyway. Familiar “F**k Trae Young” chants rained down from the stands early and often throughout Saturday’s game, a […]

Currently sitting in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, it’s fair to say that the Atlanta Hawks have had a tough go of it this season. Following their impressive run to the 2021 East Finals, it was widely expected that they would pick up right where they left off this 2021-22. However, that hasn’t been […]

The NBA continues to be in absolute shambles due to COVID-19. Because of this, numerous superstars won’t be able to suit up on Christmas Day, including Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and possibly, Giannis Antetokounmpo. That being said, Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell offered a piece of advice to Adam Silver and the league […]

Christmas Day 2021 is supposed to be a memorable one for Trae Young. After proving himself as a legitimate star despite all the snub, he and the Atlanta Hawks finally got the recognition they deserve with a Christmas showdown with the New York Knicks. However, less than a week before the game, he got a […]

The NBA has recently been hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak. Many teams have been down as many as 10 players and have been forced to utilize the league’s hardship exception to replace some of their role players, and even stars. Both Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young have […]

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the many teams around the NBA to be hit hard with COVID-19. All-Star point guard Trae Young was placed in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols Sunday morning. He was next in the long line of NBA superstars to enter the league’s protocols. He is joined by Nets’ James […]

With NBA rosters ravaged by COVID-19, a number of players are getting major opportunities. That includes Lance Stephenson, who’s set to make his return to the league as a member of the Atlanta Hawks on a 10-day hardship deal, according to Marc Stein. Stephenson had been playing in the G League with the Grand Rapids […]

It seems like the main talking point of this NBA season right now are the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, with player after player testing positive and getting sidelined. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is just one of the latest to enter the NBA’s protocols, and he won’t play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday […]

The Atlanta Hawks might’ve fallen to under .500 on Friday night in a loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, but superstar Trae Young reached quite an impressive feat in the process. After dropping 34 points and dishing out 10 dimes, Trae officially hit 100 double-doubles in his NBA career: 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ career double-doubles for […]

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks recently headed back to the locker room after getting hit in the face. Atlanta is currently taking on the Orlando Magic, they are up nearly 20 points with nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Young wasn’t having a great night, as he was 0-6 from 3-point range but […]